State of Emergency Declared – DEMA Emergency Operations Center Activated For Winter Storm Response
Governor Matthew Meyer has signed a State of Emergency at 5:00 p.m. today in anticipation of Winter Storm Fern. The State of Emergency will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2026, and will allow for the mobilization of statewide resources needed to prepare for and respond to this storm, including the activation of the Delaware National Guard.
DelDOT Reminds Drivers about Work Zone Awareness
On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, a vehicle traveling on Route 113 south near Redden Road in Georgetown failed to slow down and move over, striking a DelDOT truck equipped with a trailer-mounted attenuator, marking the first incident of 2026 of a DelDOT employee or vehicle being struck. The employee in the truck was evaluated for […]
Wilmington DMV to Remain Closed Week of December 29, 2025
DelDOT announces that the Karen L. Johnson DMV facility south of Wilmington will remain closed the week of December 29, 2025. DMV’s three other locations in Delaware City, Dover, and Georgetown will resume operation on Monday, December 29, 2025, at 10:00AM. New Castle County customers in need of DMV services can visit the next closest […]
DelDOT Advises of Icy Conditions Sunday Night
The National Weather Service is forecasting temperatures to be in the teens statewide tonight combined with 30-40 mph wind gusts which will result in very cold wind chills in the single digits. With today’s snowfall, The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is advising of widespread icy conditions for road surfaces that do not dry during […]
DEMA, Office of Highway Safety, DelDOT, & i.g. Burton Auto Group Present Winter Weather Safety Campaign
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), the Office of Highway Safety (OHS), State of Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and i.g. Burton Auto Group are teaming up to observe Winter Weather Awareness Week from December 1 to 5, with a special focus on car safety. i.g. Burton dealerships across Kent, New Castle and Sussex Counties will each be giving away 100 free Car Safety Packs during their winter auto sales events. Each dealership will feature displays with information to help drive home the key messages of winter road safety.
